Planning Specialist, P-3, Private Fundraising and Partnerships Division, Geneva

Purpose
Under the general supervision of the Planning & Coordination Specialist, the Planning Specialist will provide professional assistance and support for planning and coordination of the PFP activities to meet strategic results. As part of the PFP Director’s Office team, the Planning Specialist will provide assistance in streamlining of work processes, strengthening internal communication, including through PFP intranet, and ensuring quality control of briefings, documents and progress reports. The Planning Specialist will also support facilitation and coordination of the management mechanisms of the Division, including managing the agenda and follow-up actions of the Senior Management Team and the Wider Management Team; researches and analyses UNICEF strategies, reports or programmes of interest to PFP, drafts briefings and prepares presentations for the PFP Director.

For details please see the Terms of Reference.

Qualifications

• Advanced University Degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in Communication, Social Sciences or related fields.
• Minimum 5 years of progressively responsible professional work experience in communication, project administration, monitoring and evaluation, some at the international level.
• Excellent communications skills required and project management experience is an asset.
• Fluency in English required. Knowledge of another UN language is an asset.
• Excellent writing and editing skills.
• Proven ability to work with senior level management.
• Computer skills, including internet navigation and various office applications.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a multicultural environment and establish harmonious and effective working relationships, both within and outside the organization.

Duration: 364 days

How to apply

Interested and qualified candidates should send a detailed and up-to-date United Nations Personal History Form (P-11) and CV/resume, as well as a covering letter explaining what makes them suitable for this position, to: ykrieger@unicef.org (quoting “Application Planning Specialist TA”) by 31 July 2012.